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New suicide prevention hotline aims to divert callers from police
Starting in mid-2022, people will be able to dial 988 instead of 911 to access different types of services in a mental health crisis.
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Climate crisis, shrinking habitat threaten ‘cute, funny’ WA birds
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing Mt. Rainier ptarmigan on the federal endangered species list.
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Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections
Grumpy, agitated and embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change.
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NW tribes want to be at the table for green energy planning
Tribal consultation has long been a problem on Washington's renewable energy plans, which can encroach on ancestral cultural sites and food access.
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Where to stay cool during the PNW heat wave
From art galleries to public libraries, government agencies and nonprofit groups work to keep Washingtonians healthy and safe.